The organizations and partners making FORGE possible
Founding Sponsor
Positive Outreach Development Society
PODS is a Georgia-based organization committed to community development and supporting transformative programming for incarcerated individuals. As FORGE's founding sponsor, PODS has provided critical early support — believing in the vision of peer-led mentorship before the first session ever began. Their commitment to positive outreach and human development aligns directly with FORGE's mission to build mentors who change culture from the inside out.
Your Impact
Every dollar invested in FORGE goes directly toward building a safer, more rehabilitative environment. Here is where sponsor support makes the biggest difference.
Printed workbooks, handouts, scenario cards, and instructional materials for each of the 108 sessions across three phases.
Personal reflection journals and participant handbooks that guide each person through the 36-week transformation process.
Training programs for staff and peer facilitators, including certification in trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing.
Pre- and post-assessments, tracking systems, and evaluation instruments to measure participant growth and program outcomes.
Partnerships with academic institutions to study FORGE's impact on violence reduction, institutional culture, and recidivism rates.
Scaling the FORGE model to other institutions across Georgia and beyond, bringing peer mentorship to more incarcerated individuals.
Get Involved
FORGE is looking for organizations and individuals who believe that transformation is possible — and who want to be part of making it happen.
Financial Support — Fund curriculum printing, materials, and program operations
Materials & Supplies — Donate workbooks, journals, writing materials, and educational resources
Volunteer Facilitation — Trained professionals who can lead or co-facilitate sessions
Curriculum Development — Subject-matter experts to help refine and expand session content
Research Partnerships — Academic institutions to study outcomes and validate the model
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Partner with FORGE to support evidence-based rehabilitation programming
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Join a growing coalition of sponsors committed to reducing violence and recidivism
Contact Us
Whether you represent an organization, a foundation, or are an individual who believes in this work — we want to hear from you. FORGE is built on the idea that transformation happens through community, and sponsors are an essential part of that community.
"Every resource invested in FORGE is an investment in safer facilities, stronger communities, and human lives transformed."
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, reach out through PODS (Positive Outreach Development Society) or connect with the FORGE program team at Dooly State Prison.
Outreach Materials
Printable materials for presentations, outreach events, and sharing with potential sponsors and supporters.